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- Prahlad Joshi has taken charge as Union Education Minister, holding the post in addition to his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.
- He replaces Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned on Saturday amid nationwide student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding his ouster over the NEET paper leak controversy.
- In his resignation letter, Pradhan said the matter was not about individual prestige and that he was disturbed by the events of the past 10 days.
- The change comes as the government faces pressure over the NEET exam row.
What to watch next
- How Joshi handles the NEET paper leak controversy in his first days in charge
- Whether student protests continue or subside under the new minister
- Any announcement on a NEET exam review or remedial measures
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